Mohamed Salah's Liverpool Future Hangs in Balance Ahead of Crucial Inter Clash
Mohamed Salah's prospects at Liverpool, in both the immediate and distant future, remain uncertain.
The Egyptian forward chose to speak openly following Liverpool's 3–3 stalemate against Leeds United, alleging that someone within the organization was attempting to push him out after being benched for three consecutive matches.
His remarkable statements, which featured assertions that his relationship with manager Arne Slot has deteriorated, have sparked rumors of a potential transfer away from Liverpool as early as January. However, for the time being, Slot and Liverpool must determine Salah's role before his upcoming departure for the Africa Cup of Nations next week.
Slot's current priority is Tuesday's Champions League encounter away to last season's runners-up, Inter Milan. The Reds have faced difficulties in European competition and are fighting to escape the playoff positions, and although the manager would prefer to have all attacking personnel at his disposal, the situation involving Salah has rapidly become the main concern at Anfield.
Will Salah Be in Liverpool's Squad to Face Inter?
Multiple sources reported on Monday that Liverpool's leadership convened during the day to reach a conclusion regarding Salah's participation against Inter Milan.
Fabrice Hawkins was first to disclose the outcome of that discussion. Salah is not anticipated to accompany the Liverpool squad for their clash with the Italian club—a choice made jointly by Slot and the board.
Slot is anticipated to clarify his position on Salah's immediate involvement with the team during his press briefing on Monday. The Reds will conduct a training session in the morning before Slot addresses the media at 18.45 (GMT)/13.45 (ET).
The circumstances surrounding this incident raise doubts about whether Salah may have featured in his last match for Liverpool. Following the Inter fixture, Liverpool will host Brighton & Hove Albion over the weekend before Salah departs for the Africa Cup of Nations with Egypt, creating an absence from the squad that will extend into the opening of the January transfer period.
"I will be at Anfield to bid farewell to the supporters and depart for the Africa Cup," Salah stated. "I don't know what will transpire while I am away."